divisive
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The proposal seems to be far less divisive amongst the public and online safety experts compared with Australia's social media ban for children.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
And yet, when he describes the Spencers as William and Harry’s “blood family,” it’s also clear that it’s a squabble for supremacy, divisive and inflammatory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The critically divisive movie is the final release from Warner Bros. before its acquisition by Paramount closes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Beyond experts in communication, the trend of having to text before you call is also divisive.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
His Reconstruction policies were bitterly divisive, to the point that he warred openly with Congress.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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